Swedish lawmakers visit Armenian Genocide memorial May 17, 2018 - 10:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A Swedish delegation headed by the Deputy Parliament Speaker Björn Söder, accompanied by the latter's Armenian counterpart Eduard Sharmazanov, visited Tsitsernakaberd Armenian Genocide Memorial Complex in Yerevan. The members of the delegation put flowers at monument and the eternal fire and honored in silence the memory of the Holy Martyrs. They also visited the Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute and learned more about the exhibits. At the end of the tour, the guests left a note in the Book of Memories. On April 24, Armenians worldwide commemorated the 103rd anniversary of the Genocide which began in the Ottoman Empire in 1915 and continued until 1923. Some three dozen countries, hundreds of local government bodies and international organizations have so far recognized the killings of 1.5 million Armenians in the Ottoman Empire as Genocide. Turkey denies to this day.   Top stories Armenians worldwide are celebrating the 28th anniversary of the proclamation of Artsakh Republic on September 2. It’s a contradiction that continues to haunt the contemporary Armenian community, according to Burger. The Security Council’s press service revealed that Patrushev will hold consultations on security issues in Yerevan. Nikol Pashinyan has congratulated Singapore Premier Lee Hsien Loong on the country's National Day.   Partner news |  Topic Latest news Armenia’s shadow economy "expected to shrink by 3% in 2019"  Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said that shadow economy in Armenia will shrink by 3% in 2019.Armenian National Security Service chief resigns Director of the National Security Service Artur Vanetsyan has been relieved of his duties, said Nikol Pashinyan.Banksy's chimp-filled Parliament up for sale, set to fetch up to £2 mln A Banksy painting of the House of Commons overrun by chimpanzees is to go on sale in London next month.Cancer is now the leading cause of death in wealthy countries A new study has found that cancer is fast becoming the leading cause of death in higher income countries. |
